- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Senthil Dass
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Aalwar
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song from 'Aalwar' (2007) opens with traditional verses from Periyazhwar's 9th-century Tamil Vaishnavite hymn 'Tirupallaandu', praying for the eternal well-being of Lord Vishnu, His consort Lakshmi, and His divine weapons. It then smoothly transitions into modern verses written by Vaali that equate divine devotion with familial duties. The lyrics praise a dutiful son and brother who serves his mother with the same reverence one offers to a deity in a temple, effectively becoming a mother to his own mother and treating his sister with divine respect. The song highlights that a home filled with such selfless love, respect, and duty is a living temple where God truly resides.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allusion / Sacred Hymn Adaptation (Tirupallaandu)
“Pallaandu pallaandu Pallaayiraththaandu”
The opening lines are a direct citation from Periyazhwar's Tirupallaandu, invoking traditional Vaishnavite divine benedictions.
Simile (Upamai)
“Paal pol venmai ithayam”
Compares the protagonist's pure heart to the whiteness and purity of milk.
Simile (Upamai)
“Pani pol menmai vadivam”
Compares his gentle nature to the softness and coolness of dew.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhum moovar uravum Vanna thamizhin vadivam”
Metaphorically equates the harmonious bond between the mother, son, and sister to the beauty and rich form of classical Tamil.
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Trivia
The opening verses of this song are taken from the iconic 'Tirupallaandu' composed by Periyazhwar, one of the 12 Alvar saints. Since the film was titled 'Aalwar' (starring Ajith Kumar), lyricist Vaali paid homage by integrating authentic Alvar Pasurams into Srikanth Deva's musical score.
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